Capital High School

2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Capital High School's student population of 1,326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Capital High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#366 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Capital High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capital High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capital High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
15%
26%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
59%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Capital High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Capital High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capital High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital High School's ranking?
Capital High School is ranked #366 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Capital High School often compared to?
Capital High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,326 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Capital High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital High School?
Capital High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital High School part of?
Capital High School is part of Olympia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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